A small street-end beach access at the foot of Bay Street on the Onset side of Wareham, one of several narrow neighborhood shorefront strips along Onset Bay with no dedicated facilities.
What to expect
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Dogs
Dogs are prohibited on all Wareham salt and fresh water town beaches and marshes, on or off leash, from April 1 through September 15 (seeing-eye dogs exempted); the rule applies town-wide, not just to named permit beaches.
Banned now · back September 15Managed by
Wareham Municipal Maintenance / Natural Resources Department
508-291-3100 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Paid lot
StickerNot on the town's named resident-sticker beach list.
Bay Street end
Details unconfirmed
Bay Street end
SpacesStreet-end only.
No dedicated lot found; likely street parking only at the road end.
Access points along this beach
Bay Street end
Public right-of-way at the street end.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Bay Street Beach in Wareham open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at Bay Street Beach, and what does it cost?
Paid lot. Bay Street end
What rules should I know at Bay Street Beach?
Dogs banned Apr 1-Sep 15 per town-wide beach bylaw.
Can you swim at Bay Street Beach?
Yes. Bay Street Beach has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Are dogs allowed at Bay Street Beach?
Dogs are prohibited on all Wareham salt and fresh water town beaches and marshes, on or off leash, from April 1 through September 15 (seeing-eye dogs exempted); the rule applies town-wide, not just to named permit beaches.